Rehabilitation Tech
About The Position
At the direction of the therapist, the rehabilitation technician is responsible for the provision and administration of specific therapy treatments; assisting with restoration of patient functioning to prevent disability following injury, disease or physical disability; Aiding patients to reach their maximum performance and level of functioning while learning to live within the limits of their capabilities. The Rehabilitation Technician participates in operational aspects of the department, maintain a clean and safe environment, ordering and maintenance of supplies and equipment, performance improvement activities within the department and participates in CQI activities. Performs clerical duties, tracks orders in the Electronic Health Record, aiding the therapists in prioritizing patients for the day, Meets communication needs of patient/family, departmental staff and medical staff. Participates in all infection control, departmental equipment training, and organizational safety and fire safety programs. Position requires the ability to multi-task in a fast-paced environment and the ability to work with a diverse patient population, e.g. ethnic diversity, patients with physical and psychosocial impairments, etc.
Requirements
- High school graduate or GED certificate
- Ability to read and communicate effectively in English
- Strong written and verbal skills
- Strong computer knowledge
- Basic awareness of physical medicine, rehabilitation modalities, anatomy and physiology
- Basic knowledge of rehabilitation services machine operation, maintenance and repairs of same
- Sound decision-making, problem solving and team building skills
- BLS certification within 6 months of start date
Nice To Haves
- Recommended, minimum of one-year experience as Physical Therapy Aide/Occupational Technician or another health related profession
- Certified nursing assistant preferred
Responsibilities
- Provision and administration of specific therapy treatments
- Assisting with restoration of patient functioning to prevent disability following injury, disease or physical disability
- Aiding patients to reach their maximum performance and level of functioning while learning to live within the limits of their capabilities
- Participates in operational aspects of the department
- Maintain a clean and safe environment
- Ordering and maintenance of supplies and equipment
- Performance improvement activities within the department
- Participates in CQI activities
- Performs clerical duties
- Tracks orders in the Electronic Health Record
- Aiding the therapists in prioritizing patients for the day
- Meets communication needs of patient/family, departmental staff and medical staff
- Participates in all infection control, departmental equipment training, and organizational safety and fire safety programs
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What This Job Offers
Career Level
Entry Level
Education Level
High school or GED
Number of Employees
5,001-10,000 employees
